For historical background I present you quotes about Pongkinangolngolan alias Tuanku Rao then newly converted Batak who lead the first terror for the Padri of Minangkabau between 1816-1821, http://batarahutagalung.blogspot.com/2008/01/beberapa-catatan-mengenai-tuanku-rao.html
Genoside conducted by the Padri jihadist around the lake Toba led by Tuanku Rao, following direction of Tuanku Nan Renceh of Bukittinggi stalled altogether in 1820. This is because many jihadist died from epidemics of cholera and plague and pestilence. From the original 150,000 Padri army who entered Batak Land in 1818, only about 30,000 left two years later. The vast majority were not killed in battle, but died of various diseases.
Padri jihadist attacked again the second time in 1827, directly under the leadership of Tuanku Imam Bonjol ready to resume their attrocities. It's because Tuanku Rao had been killed earlier in the battle for Air Bangis in 1821. This time the Padri attack with greater force and with better preparation. However when camping in Pahae, even before entering Silindung valley, various elements of Batak society together with security troops who were there, destroyed the Padri. Padri forces retreated entirely from the Batak land in 1833 and fought until its demise in Bonjol Pasaman 1837. Tuanku Imam Bonjol himself died in exile in 1864.
For this, we thank Lord Jesus Christ because He spared the Batak tribe and opened their hearts for the good news of the Holy Gospel some 40 years later.
Isaiah 1:24
Therefore the Lord, the LORD Almighty,
the Mighty One of Israel, declares:
"Ah, I will get relief from my foes
and avenge myself on my enemies.
Amin
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